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DJ Tunez
Birth nameMichael Babatunde Adeyinka
Born (1989-05-10) May 10, 1989 (age 35)
GenresHouse, Hip hop, Rap, R&B, Dancehall, Afrobeats
Occupation(s)DJ, artist, producer
Years active2014–present
LabelsStarboy Entertainment

Michael Babatunde Adeyinka, also known as DJ Tunez, is a Nigerian-American disc jockey. In 2015, DJ Tunez signed to Wizkid's record label Starboy Entertainment.[1] DJ Tunez's first production was in 2016's "Iskaba", a "contagiously upbeat track" featuring Wande Coal.[2] He has collaborated with other acts such as Wizkid, Sarz, Burna Boy, Busiswa, Reekado Banks, Damibliz, Omah Lay, and many more.[citation needed]

Early life[edit]

Michael Babatunde Adeyinka was born on May 10, 1989,[3][4] and raised in South Brooklyn.[5] His dream began after DJing his local church's Christmas parties as a teen. This eventually grew into paid gigs DJing church members’ events such as birthday parties and weddings.[6][citation needed]

His African community in South Brooklyn began to take a fancy to his ability to play music with an afrobeats and dancehall-inspired atmosphere; the attention encouraged him to throw parties around the city.[citation needed]

Career[edit]

In 2016, DJ Tunez collaborated with Wande Coal to release ‘Iskaba’, which was listed in Okayafrica's Best Songs of 2017.[7]

A Black Friday “Blackout” party from DJ Tunez[8] brought about 1,700 people to QueensAmazura Concert Hall in November 2019.[9]

Featured as a guest panelist at a business forum held at Columbia University in 2019, Adeyinka joined other leaders in the music industry to discuss the business of art and literature on the African continent. The panel was moderated by special guest design and technology executive Olufeko.[10]

Discography[edit]

Selected singles[edit]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Recipient Results Ref
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards World DJ Himself Won [27]
2017 Best Collaboration (Iskaba) Himself Won [28]
Africa Muzik Magazine Awards & Music Festival (AFRIMMA) Best African DJ (USA) Himself Won [29]
2021 Net Honours Most Played RnB Song "Pami"

(featuring Wizkid, Adekunle Gold & Omah Lay)

Nominated [30]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Star boy signs US based DJ Tunez to record label". Pulse Ng. 2 February 2016. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  • ^ Kochhar, Nazuk (6 November 2017). "How DJ Tunez created one of this year's hottest African pop songs". thefader. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  • ^ "DJ TUNEZ on X: My ppl cool down. 🤣❤️ My birthday is May 10th!" / X". Twitter. April 30, 2020.
  • ^ PopKing (2023-04-18). "DJ Tunez Biography: Songs, Age, Net Worth, Mixtapes, Date Of Birth, Wikipedia, Girlfriend, Wife". Xclusivepop. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  • ^ Tambini, Kam (23 April 2018). "Listen to DJ Tunez Afro Selections Playlist". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  • ^ "I Got My Inspiration From The Church-DJ Tunez - SilverbirdTV". SilverbirdTV. Silverbird TV. 2 April 2019. Archived from the original on 28 January 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  • ^ Tambini, Kam (14 December 2017). "The Best Songs of 2017". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  • ^ Abiola (26 November 2019). "Catch Rema First Ever NYC Concert at DJ Tunez Blackout". Okayafrica. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  • ^ Murray, Nick (5 August 2015). "How DJ Tunez Unites Afrobeat's Old and New Schools". Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone. p. 2. Retrieved 15 June 2020.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  • ^ "Columbia University African Business Forum - Panels". Archived from the original on July 24, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
  • ^ Abiola (7 July 2017). "Leriq, DJ Tunez - 'Cotton candy' ft Burna Boy". Pulse NG. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  • ^ "JULS IS BACK ON THE RADAR WITH HIS NEW JAM – OSHEY FT. MOELOGO, SIZA & DJ TUNEZ". Soundcity TV. 19 May 2018. Archived from the original on 16 June 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  • ^ Happiness Nleweoha (27 August 2018). "Dotman Drops Hot New Single "Pepesu" Ft. DJ Tunez". guardian Ng. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  • ^ Abiola (15 May 2017). "DJ Tunez - 'My love' ft Adekunle Gold, Del B". Pulse Ng. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  • ^ "DJ Tunez". genius. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  • ^ "Wande Coal Ft DJ Tunez – Iskaba". trace tv. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  • ^ Mercy Kamunya (6 December 2019). "The amazing banger by StarBoy - Cover Me is a must-listen". Legit Ng. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  • ^ "DJ Tunez features Wizkid in new single 'Gbese'". Eagle Online. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  • ^ Peter Okh (26 July 2019). "DJ Tunez - Majesty ft. Busiswa". Notjustok. Archived from the original on 16 June 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  • ^ Tokunbo Okafor (15 June 2019). "Ice Prince - Hello Esther ft. DJ Tunez: audio, lyrics, reactions". legitng. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  • ^ Damola Durosomo (15 June 2018). "DJ Tunez and Flash's New Single 'Too Much' Is Your New Summer Anthem". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  • ^ Damola Durosomo (10 May 2019). "DJ Tunez Shares His Latest Single 'Causing Trouble,' Featuring Oxlade". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  • ^ Peter Okh (13 May 2020). "Alpha P, DJ Tunez & D3AN - Paloma (Remix)". Notjustok. Archived from the original on 16 June 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  • ^ ND (7 March 2020). "Kwamz & Flava ft. DJ Tunez – Enjoyment". Notjustok. Archived from the original on 22 April 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  • ^ "DOWNLOAD VIDEO: DJ Tunez Ft. Wizkid – Cool Me Down". lokcitymusic.com. Retrieved 2020-08-12.[permanent dead link]
  • ^ "DOWNLOAD DJ Tunez Ft. Wizkid, Adekunle Gold & Omah Lay – Pami". lokcitymusic.com. Retrieved 2020-08-14.[permanent dead link]
  • ^ Chidirim Ndeche (27 November 2017). "Nigerian Entertainment Awards: Full List Of Winners". Guardian. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  • ^ Chidirim Ndeche (27 November 2017). "Nigerian Entertainment Awards: Full List Of Winners". Guardian. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  • ^ "Thank you for everyone who has participated in the voting for Afrimma 2017. Stay tuned for Afrimma 2018". AFRIMMA. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  • ^ "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2021-07-21.

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